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Hey guys,Any experience with landing a bank owned property that was occupied? If so, how did that go for you? Interested in the good, the bad and the ugly?Thanks in advance!
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I've never done a flip before. Some things are obvious, like baseboards, drywall, and cabinets have to be done before painting. Does flooring have to be done before painting? I assume everyone can work at the same tim...
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Newer duplex and there is a door connecting the units (dual locked) much like a hotel room. Should I keep or wall off? If I do wall off I add a closet for the smaller unit.
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Hi!
About to start my first diy reno on a property.
My workforce will likely be yours truly plus one hired helper.
What would you tackle on your own vs hiring a pro on?
1. demo of parquet and vinyl flooring in li...
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I'm going to look at a new house that's not finished. The basic structure is up but drywalling and interior is yet to commence. The builder is open to selling AS-IS or after completely finishing or in-between.
What's...
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Should the GBA (Gross Building Area) include the sq ft in the garage or should that be left out when figuring GBA for a Duplex?
Thanks!
So I have a foreclosure that I found in Connecticut that I really like the location for. The house was in the middle of a major renovation and is basically just studs and needs all new eletrical, plumbing, sheetrock, ...
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I have a tenant who is moving into a house that has storm windows screwed to the outside. When she previewed the house she asked me if the windows opened. The interior windows do open but there are storm windows on th...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Ramona.
Purchase price: $415,000
Cash invested: $200,000
Sale price: $799,900
Home had serious deferred maintenance and th...
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Well a relative offered me her 2 br/1 bth home at a price I could not turn down. I started with gutting bath and kitchen. Also trashed all carpeting and exposed red oak hardwood below. I then removed interior wall sep...